Seed dormancy varies widely among populations both between and within Fennoscandia and Italy.

The timing of germination is a key life-history trait in plants, which is strongly affected by the strength of seed dormancy. Continental-wide genetic variation in seed dormancy has been related to differences in climate and the timing of conditions suitable for seedling establishment. However, for predictions of adaptive potential and consequences of climatic change, information is needed regarding the extent to which seed dormancy varies within climatic regions and the factors driving such variation.

Correction to: Integrative transcriptomics reveals genotypic impact on sugar beet storability.

In the above mentioned publication, part of Fig. 6B was distorted (extra diagonal lines appeared). The original article has been corrected and the proper version of Fig.

Integrative transcriptomics reveals genotypic impact on sugar beet storability.

An integrative comparative transcriptomic approach on six sugar beet varieties showing different amount of sucrose loss during storage revealed genotype-specific main driver genes and pathways characterizing storability. Sugar beet is next to sugar cane one of the most important sugar crops accounting for about 15% of the sucrose produced worldwide. Since its processing is increasingly centralized, storage of beet roots over an extended time has become necessary.